UN Global Pulse Uganda
@UNGlobalPulseUG
UN Global Pulse Uganda is a UN inter-agency initiative, exploring opportunities for big data & data innovation to achieve the Global Goals.
#WhatWeAreReading What if your next trip to the Amabere ga Nyinamwiru in @FortPortalCity1 region started with a VR headset? A new white paper, from @EUinUG, explores how #virtualreality, #AI, and cashless travel apps are reshaping Uganda’s #tourism. Read with us 🔗…
Why do travelers so often choose the crowded trail over the quiet one? What if a subtle nudge could lead them somewhere better—quieter, greener, more meaningful? By looking at tourism through a behavioral lens, we uncover stories of change—of destinations gently steering…
#WeAreReading: World Bank Tourism Watch – April 2025 Edition If global tourism can thrive in uncertain times, just imagine what smart actions—like combining infrastructure improvements, community skills, and tourism data—can do for places like Jinja or Fort Portal Explore how…
🌍 The UN is evolving — and so can you. From smarter data use to bold innovation and future-thinking approaches, a new chapter of multilateralism is being written — one that's digital, inclusive, and agile. 🚀 📌 Ready to shape the future? Explore how your skills in #data,…
As we head toward 2030, tech breakthroughs, shifting traveler habits, and global shake-ups are rewriting the rules of tourism. What if we could explore the possibilities before they unfold? That’s the power of foresight.🔮 Explore more 🔗 weforum.org/publications/f……
#DidYouKnow One in four travellers is now using #Augmented or #VirtualReality to explore hotels and attractions before they book! 🌐✈️ From AR pyramid tours in @Egypt to AI-powered planning tools, digital innovation is transforming every stage of the travel experience. As…
#WeAreReading: As tourism rebounds, the WTTC urges smarter destination management to tackle overcrowding, climate stress & unequal local benefits. Uganda’s🇺🇬visitor numbers are rising—great! But, even better is smart growth. The WTTC outlines six key actions—from managing…
Our #Quote today: Stories matter! When was the last time you told a story about your village, a place you visited, or a tradition you love? Let’s keep telling our story—our way. 🇺🇬 #ExploreUganda #CultureMatters
#WhatWeAreWatching: Ever thought about how small choices can make a big difference in tourism? 👣🌿 There is huge potential to use behavioral science—from gentle reminders to clever design—to nudge tourists toward more sustainable habits. 💡✈️ We’ve been watching the…
Travelling thru Kabale-Kisoro Road, I’m amazed by 🇺🇬's breathtaking beauty - rolling hills+steep valleys, & lush vegetation are unique selling points. @UNDP will continue to support #tourism as a contributor to environmental conservation and economic development. #ExploreUganda
Uganda🇺🇬 is full of sacred places—big cathedrals, small shrines, and quiet chapels hidden in the hills. In our new series, #SacredJourneysUG, we explore where faith, history, and beauty come together. These are places that offer more than prayer—they offer peace. We begin in…
Amid accelerating change and growing global complexity, #UNGlobalPulse continues to support the UN’s evolving role in the 21st century. As the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab, we work with @UN entities and partners to equip them with the tools they need to meet today’s…
Today's #FlashbackFriday quote is from the launch of the 3rd #ElgonHalfMarathon an event that continues to shape and strengthen #tourism in the Elgon region.
Today, on our segment #AnimalProfile: Bringing you; The African Rhino 🦏: 👀 Poor eyesight, but an incredible sense of smell? The African Rhino in Uganda is full of unexpected traits—fierce, fast, yet solitary and sensitive. ❓If you could ask a rhino one question about survival…
As global tourism reorients itself for the #future, Berlin is thinking ahead. Through strategic partnerships with #foresight and #innovation agencies, #VisitBerlin is reimagining the visitor economy—one that's resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. A timely cue for Uganda’s…
Did You Know? 🌍✈️ In 2024, the world saw about 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals, signaling a strong resurgence in global travel. Forecasts suggest the industry will grow another 3–5% in 2025, continuing its upward trend. As highlighted in the Tourism Watch Quarterly…
#WhatWeAreReading: In Indonesia’s Lake Toba and Lombok, integrated tourism is being reimagined to enhance visitor experiences while strengthening livelihoods, culture, and climate resilience. 📖 @WorldBank: worldbank.org/en/news/featur…
